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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1917
Page
19
San Antonio begins a five day matinee run of the million dollar film A Daughter of the Gods starring Annette Kellermann. Producer William Fox touts the film’s beauty, grandeur, and universal appeal with a lavish, dramatic display designed to thrill audiences.
The article lauds Fox's A Daughter of the Gods as the greatest film fantasy, noting immense production feats. It describes scenes of mermaids, sultans, and nature vistas, with battles on a grand scale and obstacles overcome through massive engineering efforts.
The article notes top Broadway names volunteering as Red Cross nurses and producers considering a major John Barrymore led all star East production. It mentions Lee Shubert backing a theater regiment and plans for La Bourgeoise Gentilhomme with James T Powers, Constance Powers in Peter Ibbetson, and a shift of Barnum Bailey to Madison Square Garden for spring training.
The piece highlights J Hartley Manners new four week production Out There starring Laurette Taylor, and Greek plays slated for New York if fleets delay Margaret Anglin. It also notes The Fugitive thriving at Forty-ninth Street Theater and praise for Dr Emily Stevens. Announcements cover Shuberts plan a three act comedy The Melting of Molly, rehearsals to begin, and Hippodrome anniversary celebrations on April 12 with a city parade and theater features.
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